MULTI-YEAR DEFECT AUDIT (2014–2025)12 Model Years Audited
Kia Sorento Common Problems & Year-by-Year Reliability Guide
Comprehensive historical defect intelligence across 4,980 total NHTSA owner complaints and 45 federal recall campaigns for the Kia Sorento.
NHTSA Defect Subsystem Breakdown
Sorento Failure Distribution by Vehicle Subsystem
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Best Sorento Years to Buy (Highest Reliability)
Years with Highest Defect Reports (Inspect Closely)
Year-over-Year Matrix
All Sorento Model Years (2014–2025)
| Model Year | Reliability Index | NHTSA Complaints | Recalls | Safety Severity | Detailed Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Sorento | 6.1 / 10 | 70(8.2/10k) | 3 | Critical Risk | Audit 2025 |
| 2024 Sorento | 6 / 10 | 36(4.2/10k) | 2 | Critical Risk | Audit 2024 |
| 2023 Sorento | 5.9 / 10 | 115(13.5/10k) | 3 | Critical Risk | Audit 2023 |
| 2022 Sorento | 4.8 / 10 | 185(21.8/10k) | 6 | Critical Risk | Audit 2022 |
| 2021 Sorento | 7.5 / 10 | 5(0.6/10k) | 4 | Low Risk | Audit 2021 |
| 2020 Sorento | 5.8 / 10 | 132(15.5/10k) | 1 | Critical Risk | Audit 2020 |
| 2019 Sorento | 4.2 / 10 | 419(49.3/10k) | 2 | Critical Risk | Audit 2019 |
| 2018 Sorento | 4.8 / 10 | 249(29.3/10k) | 3 | Critical Risk | Audit 2018 |
| 2017 Sorento | 3 / 10 | 796(93.6/10k) | 4 | Critical Risk | Audit 2017 |
| 2016 Sorento | 3.5 / 10 | 1,244(146.4/10k) | 8 | Critical Risk | Audit 2016 |
| 2015 Sorento | 4.2 / 10 | 747(87.9/10k) | 3 | Critical Risk | Audit 2015 |
| 2014 Sorento | 3.6 / 10 | 982(115.5/10k) | 6 | Critical Risk | Audit 2014 |
Repair & Diagnostic Tools
Tools for Diagnosing the Kia Sorento
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Tests 0.1V–5.0V sensor reference signals, ground continuity (<0.20Ω), and harness resistance.
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